Accountant jobs in Ahoskie, NC

Under general supervision, this exempt position is responsible for performing routine to complex professional accounting work involving the research, analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports. Reports to the Assistant Chief Financial Officer. 

Prepares routine to complex financial reports and statements; performs research, analysis and interpretation of financial information and makes efficiency recommendations; performs audits as appropriate; reviews, monitors, and analyzes accounts such as receivables, payables, and fixed assets for accuracy; verifies account codes, transaction amounts and other related data. 

Processes expenditure and revenue transfer requests and prepares journal entries to revenue and expenditures in general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Reconciles general ledger account balances, researches financial records, and makes appropriation transfers; prepares journal vouchers as appropriate. 

Prepares various financial reports, statements and cash flow reports; statement of financial condition; capital asset values and depreciation; capital projects report on expenditures; depreciation schedule and balance sheets as required to comply with local, state, and federal regulations throughout the year. 

Assists in the development and updating of accounting systems and prepares specialized financial reports and statements as needed; may assist in the research, analysis, and development of annual budget data.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field with coursework equivalent to a major concentration in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  1-2 years of experience in accounting is preferred.

Required Knowledge

• Accounting – Knowledge of accounting principles and practices to include grant account administration. Considerable knowledge of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
• Customer Service — Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• HIPAA – Knowledge of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the privacy and safeguard patient information. 
• Technology — Knowledge of general office equipment and personal computers to include word processing, spreadsheet, and related software. Comprehensive knowledge of office systems, practices, procedures, and administration.

Required Skills

• Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of financial tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. 
• Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments and organizations.

 Required Abilities

• Communication – Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing, to include the preparation of detailed logs which include numerical information. 
• Financial Management – Ability to perform difficult arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to perform financial transactions. Ability to employ accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of financial data. 
• Communication – Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing, to include the preparation of detailed reports which include numerical information and statistics. Ability to manage a variety of financial issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing.